Experience

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  Whiskey kitchen circa 2014

  Nov 2016 - Jun 2021

  Server

  - Utilized teamwork and communication skills in order to ensure customer satisfaction- Multi-tasked by serving guests as they arrive while assisting already seated clientele- Memorized daily specials and studied menu to provide detailed descriptions to customers

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  United way of harrisonburg and rockingham county

  Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Intern

  - Updated volunteer platform for 31 funded partners including blog posts, updating information, and conducting workshops for 122 partnered agencies- Assisted with logistics of various events including Stuff the Bus and Day of Action- Conducted research of the housing market and its effects on the ALICE population to advocate to local government and nonprofits regarding necessary resources and plans - Researched the grant processes of six United Way branches in Virginia from 2010 to 2020 to present a more equitable grant application process for the 2022 grant cycle Show less

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  People helping people

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Volunteer

  - Worked with 8-10 clients weekly through case management to assess their needs to best aid them either directly through utility assistance or refer them to other local nonprofits- Provided Spanish interpretation as needed via phone calls and direct client services

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  Church world service

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Practicum student

  - Aided in providing case management services to incoming refugees who are a part of the Afghan Placement and Assistance program. - Assisted the Domestic Violence specialist in weekly meetings regarding prevention and awareness of domestic violence as well as information concerning women's roles. - Led Cultural Orientation meetings for new arrivals and conducted post-assessments. - Helped set up utilities weekly for one to five families moving into permanent housing.

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  Miriam's kitchen

  Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

  Permanent supportive housing case manager